Work roll cooling apparatus and method
US10005114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21B2203/12
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A work roll cooling apparatus for a rolling mill includes: at least one chock (200) which is configured to support a work roll (100) in the rolling mill. The work roll (100) has an axis (X) about which it is rotatable. A shroud (300) so positioned adjacent the work roll rolling surface (100a) when the roll is in use to provide a cooling space within which a coolant is brought into contact with the work roll (100). The shroud includes a first part (301) disposed on the chock (200) to provide a predetermined gap (G) between the first part (301) and the work roll (100), a second part (302), and a connection for releasably connecting the first and second parts (301, 302). In a connected condition, the first and second parts (301, 302) are joined to provide the cooling space within the shroud (300), and in a disconnected condition, each of the at least one chock (200), the first part (301) of the shroud (300) and the work roll (100) may be axially removed from the rolling mill and the second part (301) of the shroud (300).
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